Carson Wentz

North Dakota State
QB #11
Senior 6’5″ 241

Carson Wentz possess serious size and arm strength with the ability make throws to any part of the field.

Despite playing in only six games, Wentz’s accuracy and touch were on display

Ability to throw to a spot

Very sound mechanically as he possess strong hips and core that allow him to throw the ball with such power and velocity

Doesn’t over stride, finishes over the top, and has an over-the-top release that allows very few passes to be batted down by defensive linemen

Ball explodes out of his hand

Stands tall in the pocket with slight bend in knees

Poise and presence in the pocket; senses pressure well and shows ease when moving around within the pocket

Ability to extend plays and retain good mechanics when throwing on the run

Excellent decision making; very rarely takes sacks

Unique combination of speed, athleticism, and strength for his size

Sells fakes well

Often stands flat footed in the pocket, disallowing him to engage lower half and be ready to hit an open receiver at a given moment

Drops look lackadaisical; doesn’t set up very quickly

I would like to see him look off defenders more often

Wentz is a first round pick and ultimately could end up in the top 10 with a strong Senior Bowl performance. With the tendency of quarterbacks to fall in the draft (see: Brady Quinn, Geno Smith, Aaron Rodgers), teams should be in a position to take Wentz no matter what pick they are.